Fisher Today Spring/Summer 2013

Fisher College's Alumni newsletter.

Spring/Summer 2013, Volume 9, Issue 2
Fisher Today
A Fisher College alumni publication keeping you connected and informed.
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Education O Dedication O Life
January is National Mentoring Month
Did you have someone special who helped guide you in your career?
You can be that person for a student at Fisher College!
Alumni can and do help students with career advice, resumepolishing, or by participating in a classroom discussion. As an
Alumni Mentor, you pick your level of engagement and when
you want to be contacted.
Access your account and update your information by contacting
Heather Carpenter, Director of Career Services, at (617) 236-8838
or hcarpenter@fisher.edu.
Fish*net – our online job resource –
connecting students and alumni.
Heather Carpenter,
Director of Career Services
Thank you for making a difference!
Fisher.edu/fishnet
The Fisher College Fashion Show
Featuring the work of first- and second-year
Fashion students.
Sunday, April 28, 2013 @ 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Alumni Hall
116 Beacon Street, Boston
Reception immediately following the show.
Fisher.edu/fashionshow
Want to be involved in the show? Email
fashionshow@fisher.edu or call (617) 670-4455.
Greetings Alumni
and Friends,
Fisher Today
IN THIS ISSUE
This has been one of the busiest and most exciting school years that I can recall
during my six years here at Fisher College. The Boston campus has been hosting
high-profile and diverse speakers such as award-winning actor and author, Tony
Danza, and one of the nation’s leading radio personalities, Boston’s very own
JAM’N 94.5’s Ramiro Torres. We are also honored to announce our 2013
Commencement Speaker, Fox25 news anchor, Maria Stephanos. In addition, we
have been meeting with various politicians at all levels – federal, state, and local
– as well as community partners, as a natural part of our growth trajectory.
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Just as these speakers have influenced
the world of news and entertainment,
Fisher College graduates have been
influencing business in Boston and
beyond for over 110 years. As business
owners, and leaders in finance; education;
and emerging and changing industries
like communications and technology,
Fisher College students and alumni alike
are making a continual impact. This all
goes back to our original philosophy:
“we place our graduates.”
Speaking of business, I had the
opportunity to speak about the
business of education with one of our
Fisher College print advertisement, 1910
students as part of a class project.
Elle-Jordyn Goslin ’15, a communications major, interviewed me and asked how
my business experience has been applied to running Fisher College. It was
interesting to reflect upon how the college has grown and evolved; the interview
may be found on page 5.
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This Just In: Fisher News
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Interview with President McGovern
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Faces of Fisher
Daniel Faneuf ‘04
June Freemanzon ‘52
Susan Schaufenbil Motschman ‘68
Lorraine Sylvia Earle ‘81
11 Fisher College Out & About, Alumni Events
12 Alumni Advantages / Fisher Flashback
13 Life After Fisher College
14 Athletics Update, Go Falcons
14 Class Notes
16 Scholarship News
Thank you to all who answered the call and rose to the Balfour Challenge. Your
efforts generated an additional $75,000 of critical revenue in support of The
Common Experience as well as future academic pursuits that enrich each and
every student. Thanks to your support, the college becomes stronger every year.
For Fisher,
Dr. Thomas M. McGovern
President
www.fisher.edu
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This Just In: Fisher News
110th Year Anniversary
2013 will mark Fisher College’s
110th year anniversary. In honor
of this milestone, we are asking
both alumni and current students
to tell us their fondest memories
of their time at Fisher College.
Please email us your name, class
year, and favorite memory at
110years@fisher.edu and we
will include this list in an
upcoming issue of Fisher Today.
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Habitat for Humanity
Fisher students are headed to New Bern,
North Carolina, as the 2013 destination for
Habitat for Humanity. This will be the third year
in a row that students will participate in the
program. Pictured above, Fisher students on
last year’s trip to El Paso, Texas.
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We are thrilled and honored to announce Maria
Stephanos, FOX25 News anchor, as the Commencement speaker for Fisher College’s 109th
Commencement ceremony to be held on May 11,
2013 at 11:00am at the John Hancock Building in
Boston. Maria Stephanos anchors FOX25 News at
10:00pm & 11:00pm as well as FOX25 News at
6:00pm & 6:30pm. She joined FOX25 in 1997 and
is one of Boston’s most experienced broadcast
journalists. Maria’s versatility as a reporter and
anchor has lead to numerous high-profile
assignments. She’s covered local, state, and
national elections; democratic and republican
conventions; and a variety of breaking news
stories. Her political coverage has taken her from
the halls of the Massachusetts State House to
interviews with three U.S. Presidents. She is a
reputable icon in the New England Community
who will give an inspirational and memorable
speech to Fisher College’s newest graduates.
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“Fisher Forum
Spotlight On…”
12:30pm – 1:30pm, Alumni Hall,
116 Beacon Street, Boston
Free and Open to the Public
www.fisher.edu/convocation
Elsevier Faculty Development Conference
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing
(BHSN) instructors Mary Ellen Croft-LaFrance and Mary
Herbowy and Fisher College Program Director Carol Wilcox
will be poster presenters at the Elsevier Faculty Development
Conference in Las Vegas, January 2 – 5. The presentation is a
continuation of their analysis of the Peer Tutoring program at
the BHSN site.
Award Winning Actor and Author Tony Danza on
Fisher’s Campus
Fisher College hosted award-winning actor and author Tony
Danza as a guest speaker on Thursday, October 18, 2012.
Danza discussed his latest book, I’d Like to Apologize to Every
Teacher I Ever Had: My Year as a Rookie Teacher at Northeast
High and how spending a year as a high school teacher
impacted his life and what it’s really like today in America’s
classrooms. Danza stayed for an hour after his talk to sign
copies of the book for members of the community.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Al Letson
Meet this critically acclaimed poet, playwright, and host of State of the Re:Union,
a radio program produced by the Public
Radio Exchange and distributed by
National Public Radio. The show travels to
an American city or town to discover the
interesting things that people are doing to
create community and transcend their
circumstances, while placing focus on the
vital cultural narratives.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Dennis Kolsch
Meet Dennis Kolsch from To Write Love
on Her Arms, a non-profit movement
dedicated to presenting hope and finding
help for people struggling with depression,
addiction, self-injury, and suicide.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Tim Bawmann
Meet the Lowell Spinners President and
General Manager who has been setting
attendance records for the league for the
past 10 years and working for 23 years in
the minor leagues.
Welcome Fisher’s newest Phi Theta Kappa inductees
on March 7, 2013, 5:30pm, 116 Beacon Street,
Alumni Hall, Boston.
www.fisher.edu
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This Just In: Fisher News
From left, Dr. Thomas McGovern, President;
Coleman Nee, Secretary, Department of
Veterans’ Services; Matthew Bonner, Commander of the USS Constitution; Major Jeffrey
Dulgarian, Fisher’s 2011 recipient of the
Adopt a Soldier program; Francisco Urena,
Commissioner of Veterans Services for the city
of Boston; and Dr. Neil Trotta, Dean, Division
of Accelerated and Professional Studies and
The School of Health Professions
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Honor Your Veteran’s Day
On November 16, 2012, Fisher hosted its annual Honor Your Veteran’s Day
celebration. What originally began as a small display in the hallway of Fisher’s
main campus six years ago has evolved into an all-day recognition of the service
and dedication of US Veterans connected to the Fisher community. For two
months leading up to the event, the college community collected donations to
send off to two deployed soldiers as part of the College’s annual “Adopt a
Soldier” initiative. This year’s event also featured a luncheon, which included
speeches by honored guests Matthew Bonner, Commander of the USS Constitution, Francisco Urena, Commissioner of Veterans Services for the city of
Boston, and Coleman Nee, Secretary, Department of Veterans’ Services. Major
Jeffrey Dulgarian, the recipient of the 2011 Adopt a Soldier drive, stopped by
to express his gratitude for the donations received from Fisher College last year.
Alumni & Family Weekend 2012
Over 150 alumni, students, and families came together over
Oct. 12-14, 2012. The Athletics Hall of Fame welcomed three new
members: Jackie Streeter ’10, Edwin Pena ’10, and Michael
Newcombe ’12. Associate Professor Karen Casey Myers ’68 and
Chair of the Fisher College Board of Trustees Dr. Alexandra Bartsch
presented the Outstanding Alumni Award to Beverly Cleathero ’62.
Tours of the campus included a sneak peek of the 118 Beacon Street
rooftop. Alumni, students, and parents toured Fenway Park. Over 75
students, faculty, and alumni did not let a little rain get in the way as
they joined together to cap off the weekend in the six-mile Making
Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.
Above left, Michael Newcombe ’12 and Athletics
Director Scott Dulin;
Above right, Chair, Board
of Trustees, Alexandra
Bartsch, Beverly Cleathero
’62, Karen Casey Myers ’68;
Below right, Edwin Pena ’10
and family.
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New Name: Homecoming Weekend 2013
Save the Date! October 25-27, 2013
We are re-naming our Alumni & Family Weekend so be on the
lookout for more information on Homecoming Weekend 2013!
Everyone is invited, but if your class ends in a 3 or 8, this is your
milestone Reunion year.
lumni! Rally your classmates and help plan the weekend
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as a Reunion Committee Chair. Contact Kristen Sherman,
Director of Alumni Relations at alumni@fisher.edu.
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Taking Care
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Interview with President Thomas M. McGovern
on the 110th anniversary of Fisher College
By Elle-Jordyn Goslin ‘15
What’s your background and how did you arrive as President at
Fisher College?
I joined the Army in 1968, and served as a Special Agent in the
902d Military Intelligence Group. After my discharge, I worked at
AT & T for five years, and then pursued a career in government
and consulting. It was during this time that I began teaching in the
continuing education division at Fisher College, where the student
population was 99% veterans. The College developed a Bachelor’s
Degree in Management in the late 90’s and at that point I became
the Division Chair of Management and Public Service. I left the
College following the 2005/06 academic year to consult full-time,
and then pursued the Presidency in 2007.
What was Fisher College like when you arrived as President
and where do you see it in a few years?
I arrived in 2007, midway through the fiscal year. At that time we
had 589 day students and 1,100 students overall. Operating revenue
was in the range of $15M, Fisher had one bachelor’s degree with
several concentrations and 14 majors. Today we have grown to 818
day students and 2,200 hundred students overall, with revenue in
the $25M range, five bachelor’s degrees and 18 majors. We are on
target with our 2011-2016 strategic plan. Our goal is to have 1,100
full-time students with nine bachelor’s degrees and two master’s
degrees by September 2015.
Do you see Fisher College as a business or college? Can a
college have a profit-driven motive like a business?
According to former President Scott A. Fisher, “Fisher College is a
business, and our business is education.” I subscribe to this philosophy and run the business side of the College like a business. If we
were not successful on the business side we would be in trouble
on the academic side, and unable to fully serve our students. As a
small private school located in Boston’s Back Bay, we have many
challenges and must work to remain competitive. This requires
diligence, creativity, and constant innovation. We constantly
evaluate our business practices to ensure we are employing sound
fiscal controls and measures, but also keep a close watch on both
how the market is changing and what our students desire. Each
department (Academic Affairs, Athletics, Advancement, etc.) has a
departmental budget, representing several line items – everything
must be justified. Having said that, we have to ensure the provision
of a solid product (our curriculum and all wrap around services that
represent the student experience, including a solid co-curricular
life), which will then enhance our financial stability and growth.
How do you evaluate your ‘product’?
Product evaluation and ongoing assessment is the responsibility
of the academic side of the house – residing with Janet Kuser the
Vice President for Academic Affairs. She makes sure the ‘product,’
our curriculum, fits the needs of the students. We examine market
demand and compare this to labor market statistics to ensure that
when a student graduates from their program, they will have every
opportunity to pursue a career in that particular field. Our new 12
credit internship also works toward preparing students for careers,
and feedback from the businesses is meaningful in refining our
curricula.
What is the most surprising or inspirational part of this job?
I am inspired everyday working with students and being around
Fisher alumni, hearing their success stories – whether they have
recently graduated, or it’s been over 50 years. When you see their
success, you realize the college has done its job, and recognize
how we have contributed to their future. That makes it all worthwhile
– it is truly work that has a lasting impact.
www.fisher.edu
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Faces of Fisher
Fisher College has been influencing business in Boston
and beyond for 110 years. Read about these entrepreneurial
alumni who are making a difference.
Daniel Faneuf ’04
June Freemanzon ’52
Susan Schaufenbil Motschman ’68
Lorraine Sylvia Earle ’81
Daniel Faneuf ’04
Firm Liaison, Actor, Director
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When I think of Fisher, I think of Professor Danielle Herget.
She was very motivated and taught me how important drama
can be in all aspects of anyone’s life.
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Daniel received his first degree at Fisher College in Legal Studies and discovered
his passion for acting. He has worked for Boston area politicians and law offices for
many years since his graduation. For eight years, he has been in the field of civil
litigation and negotiations, and is currently attending New England School of Law.
Daniel also holds a degree in Government from Suffolk University and wrote and
directed the award winning feature film, A Work of Fiction.
You can be the best lawyer ever on paper, but when you have to get up in front
of a bunch of people in court it can be nerve-racking. Having improvisation and
acting skills has been a tremendous asset for me. What I have learned from acting
and working in law firms is that most people have a lot of insecurity. No one is
immune. Acting and improv skills can help anyone to overcome this.
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When I think of Fisher, I think of Professor Danielle Herget. She was very motivated and taught me how important drama can be in all aspects of anyone’s life.
She was the primary advocate for getting the Drama Club up and running for the school. It was an endeavor,
there wasn’t a road map – so she made one up. Being a part of the Drama Club was a completely new experience for me. I had always considered myself a ‘guy’s guy’ — definitely not an actor. But the club changed me.
‘A Boys Life’ was the first play I did and it all came together with basically no budget. This experience gave me
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audition for ImprovAsylum and made it on as a member in their NXT cast, which is their Sunday and Wednesday
night show. I then became a member of their National Touring Company. I traveled up and down the East Coast
with this group for a number of years. I made the Main Stage cast in 2007 and I stayed on until January 2012,
when I decided to go to law school.
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Gilbert R. Hoy, however, I now work at the Law Offices of Jeffery S. Glassman. I am the Firm Liaison and I work
on large and small settlements for clients.
I bring my acting experience to my job every day. If I have a hard phone call to make or a difficult conversation
with an angry client, I am not intimidated by these situations. If I had any advice for current students it is cliché
but it is true: Do what you are passionate about and don’t pursue a career solely for the money.
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“I attribute my success in business to taking chances
and being entrepreneurial. I take my own advice: Work
hard, play hard, and do both well. Above all, have fun!”
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Founder, NY POPs
Originally from Worcester, MA, June heeded the advice of her aunt
to attend Fisher College. Small classes at a small school in the big
city seemed the right fit for her. Inspired by a school-sponsored trip
to New York City, she started on her path to being a New Yorker.
After graduating in 1952, June spent a few years working in the
Communications Arts department at Boston University. But 1956
is when her career really took flight.
I moved to New York City in 1956. Wearing my white gloves (as was
standard at the time) I shopped my resume around to various airline
companies. This was against the advice of the influential Mr. Albert
(Fisher) who upon my graduation asked me, “You are not going to
do anything in aviation, are you?” I interviewed with the Purchasing
Manager of Alitalia Airlines who was establishing an office in New
York City. He ultimately put my resume aside and asked “Do you
have any common sense?” I guess I did. I took a chance and joined
the new airline, which made me the first female in the New York
organization and eventually had five employees in the first year. I
thought it was a good opportunity to get in from the ground up.
My job was in ‘technical purchasing’, which translates to buying
parts for the aircrafts. I kept the birds in the skies!
It was not so common being a woman in this area of the aviation
industry. After 25 years when I resigned from Alitalia, I took my next
job with Associated Products of America, Inc., an aviation parts
distribution business. When the founder passed away, I became
President of the company and ran it for nine years. During this time,
I realized that I didn’t want my entire life to be just the business.
After reading in the paper that Skitch Henderson, former band
leader for The Tonight Show, was starting The New York Pops, I was
inspired to send him a congratulatory note and donation. I always
enjoyed the Boston Pops from my Fisher days. Much to my surprise,
sometime later I received a call from Skitch who invited me to lunch
at the Wings Club (professional aviation club). He was a pilot and
the conversation leaned toward aviation rather than music.
However, I eventually became active in yet another organization
from the ground up which led to my becoming a Founder and
Board Member. I have great admiration for Skitch and his musical
talents as well as his being someone with whom you could converse
on most any subject. My personal music tastes lean toward jazz and
the American songbook. I attribute my success in business to
taking chances and being entrepreneurial. I take my own advice:
Work hard, play hard, and do both well. Above all, have fun!
www.fisher.edu
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Keep an open mind as to the types of
businesses that could use your talents. You
want to find a job that you love, even if it
isn’t your dream job. All jobs that can give
you hands-on experience are priceless.
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I am originally from Martha’s Vineyard. I moved
off island and began working for the Massachusetts Superior Court in 1976. I decided to
attend college at night while working full-time.
Fisher offered a great program and was within
walking distance from my job. My major was
Business Management and I obtained my
degree in 2 ½ years attending the evening
division.
How did you apply the skills that you
learned at Fisher to your job?
All of the skills I learned at Fisher were utilized
and are still being utilized on a daily basis.
My 23 years at the law firm prepared me for the
job of handling the financial and general
management of Johnny Cupcakes’ growing
company. As Sally & Fitch was a start-up firm, I
basically had to teach myself to manage all of
the day-to-day operations from scratch, as well
as learning word processing and bookkeeping.
In 2007 I left working in law firms to work
full-time for my son’s company, Johnny
Cupcakes. We have five store locations
(Boston, London, Los Angeles, and seasonally
in Hull and Martha’s Vineyard) and an office/
warehouse space. The courses I was taught
and the hands-on experience I gained gave me
the ability to oversee Johnny Cupcakes.
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Do you have a management style? How would you describe it?
Yes – my very own style you could say. I am way too lenient and a
softy, so my feelings come into play too much. I give everyone the
benefit of the doubt, unless that trust is broken. Although I try not to
micro manage, I do stick my nose into every aspect of every job. I
never want anyone to feel that the buck stops with them, as it
doesn’t. The buck stops here.
We all work as a team and no one is too big for their britches at JC.
Everyone does what has to be done to make the customers’
experiences special, fun, and unique.
How did you decide to work for Johnny Cupcakes full-time?
Johnny Cupcakes has been a work in progress since 2001. At night
and in mornings I would help fill online orders and deal with financial
issues prior to leaving for my “real job” each day for about five years.
When John decided to open a store on Newbury Street in 2006,
I knew that I couldn’t keep up with the demands of both jobs, so
I gave notice at the law firm. Steps had to be taken to prepare
Johnny Cupcakes for the new store and the expected growth of
the company as a whole.
Johnny Cupcakes Founder, Johnny Earle with
mom and CFO Lorraine Earle ’81.
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At that time we already had www.johnnycupcakes.com and the Hull
location. Time had to be spent learning the proper channels for
incorporating the company, trade-marking the logo and name, tax
issues, hiring, payroll, benefits, leases, etc.
What is a day like in the life as “Mama Cupcakes”?
Due to the locations of our stores, my day is 32 hours long. I wake up
to London being in full swing (5 hours behind EST) so I deal with that
location first. At the end of the day Los Angeles is 3 hours ahead of
EST so I usually receive their emails and deal with any issues after I
get home at night.
Then I answer all emails, check the JC Facebook (and personal
Facebook), all JC Twitter accounts, and other social media to make
sure all of our customers are happy. I try to answer anything I can
personally, as we have very close relationships with our customers.
I then check all bank accounts, sales for each location, move money
around based on expenses for each location, determine what needs
to be paid and when.
Then I go to the warehouse/office for a few hours to be on hand and
help where necessary. Depending on the week, I usually try to spend
at least one full day at home doing my London books, answering any
long emails (like interviews), thinking of the future in short and long
terms, and a lot of predicting.
We have an excellent support system in place with outside professionals (accountants, trademark lawyers, insurance agents, benefits
broker, financial advisor, etc.) to help guide us. Our staff is currently at
31 and it’s amazing that 31 of us manage to run five stores and an
online center, as well as an Ebay Vault of older JC items that is a store
What is the most rewarding part of working with your family?
The most rewarding part of working with my family is getting to see
them on a daily basis. When the kids were young I worked outside
the home until they were full-grown. Now we are getting to spend
that lost time, and it is very rewarding. It makes up for a lot of the
anxiety that I carried around with me when they were young and I
wasn’t home with them.
The other rewarding part is having such a flexible schedule. I can
pretty much work from everywhere, which enables me to travel
more and also to provide company surveillance 24 hours a day
from my laptop.
How do you keep your employees inspired?
We try to give our employees the space to grow and to make
decisions for themselves. We all try to work together as a team to
come up with whacky events, great designs, new ways to do things
that save time and money. We are a passionate group that feeds off
of each other and know that the more fun we have the more fun the
brand is. Inspiration comes from seeing things through and the
rewards are that we all had an integral part in our successes. We try
to learn from our mistakes. Communication is a key factor, which we
are constantly working on improving.
Do you have any advice for new graduates and how to
succeed in their career path?
My advice to new graduates is to utilize any contacts you have made
during your college years and work experiences to obtain a job.
Keep an open mind as to the types of businesses that could use your
talents. You want to find a job that you love, even if it isn’t your dream
job. All jobs that can give you hands-on experience are priceless.
www.fisher.edu
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Faces of Fisher
Susan Schaufenbil Motschman ’68
Proprietor, Sugarlands Farm
Beginning as a commuter student from Lawrence in 1966, Fisher
College has had quite an impact on my life. I was the first in my
family to go to college. I had always been attracted to Boston and
could not have entertained the thought attending college anywhere else. In September of 1967, I met my husband Les at a Fisher
mixer (my story cannot be told without mentioning Les frequently).
Growing up in Vermont, he also had a fixation with Boston. Even
after all these years, it is still our favorite city.
After graduating from Fisher, I worked and took classes at Suffolk
University. Les entered the Marines, and we married in December
1970. We started our adventure, living at Camp Lejeune, North
Carolina, then Little Creek, Virginia Beach and Norfolk, Virginia.
During that time, I worked for executives in a large bank, where my
Fisher training had been noticed.
In October 1972 we moved to Vermont. Although ready for a little
relaxation, within three weeks I was working for a large retail and
wholesale food corporation, whose parent company was (happily
for me) lodged in the Prudential Center in Boston. I laugh when we
bought our land in 1973 and Les said “We’ve done our own plan [for
our 16-sided polygon], now let’s get this house built.” My response
was “Great. Who’s the contractor?” Turns out it was us! Little did I
know that my life was about to change as I learned how to do things
I never thought I could do. It was a big shocker for me to go from
being a city gal and I had to ease my way into country life.
Les and I were busy working our jobs and starting our small maple
syrup business. Although no one in the family was in the maple
business and Les had made a small amount of syrup as a boy, it was
something many Vermonters do on a very small scale.
Over the next 15+ years, we went to Boston mainly for Red Sox
games. I worked in many different industries, such as Assistant
Librarian for 20 years, managing a Vermont State Welcome Center
for four years, County Clerk, to name a few. All the while we worked
on our maple syrup business. My adaptability to whatever opened
up was learned at Fisher.
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Our small maple syrup operation grew from tapping 26 trees to
over 8,000 over several years and we now realized this was to be the
work we would both love and do together. We now sell our syrup
retail, wholesale, and through our mail order business. I have
‘retired’ three times – but each time after a year I knew I needed to
be with people and not just trees.
Our business has had its challenges. One of our biggest maple
syrup customers closed their store at Quincy Market in 1986.
Fortunately, our name was passed along to another wholesaler and
for the last 25 years they have been our biggest customer in Boston,
distributing our syrup to high end hotels. It is so enjoyable to head
from the country to our favorite city. In my 40’s I had to learn how to
use “computers” but now I could not run our businesses without
them! Although I know the average 10-year old can do more than I
ever will be able to on computers, I have even started designing
and producing our own labels for syrup in glass containers. I’m
proud to say that Les and I were named Vermont’s Outstanding
Sugarmaker in 2008, a once-in-a-lifetime honor.
Les and I have been lucky to have the education and background to
be able to run our business. Until recently, we have done 100% of
the prep work, syrup producing, marketing, financials, deliveries,
and any other work necessary to run a good maple syrup business.
In addition to the syrup business, Les also does custom woodworking – anything from building custom furniture to building houses
and additions. He also learned antique furniture restoration and
reproduction through his father and occasionally does a job along
that line.
I am finding it very difficult to think of retiring from the business
world. Of course, when at Fisher, I never imagined I’d be living this
kind of life. I owe this great life to Les – who has more stamina than
absolutely anyone I know, extremely important in managing your
own business – and to my sturdy education at Fisher.
To order your maple syrup, call (802) 436-2561 or email
susanmaple@juno.com.
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Upcoming Events
Meet your friends, bring your family.
Please RSVP for all events at
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Thursday, January 24, 2013, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
NYC Reception
The Princeton Club
15 West 43rd Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues) New York, NY
Reconnect with local alumni and learn what’s happening at
Fisher from President McGovern. Free, RSVP required.
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Thursday, February 21, 2013, 9:00pm
Toast to Tartuffe!
116 Beacon Street, Boston, MA
Drama Club Alumni Post-show reception
Toast the current Drama club after grabbing a front row seat on
opening night! Show starts at 7:00pm, doors open at 6:30pm,
reception immediately after the performance.
Thursday, March 14, 2013, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
All Alumni Reception at the home of
Beverly Lydon Peyser ‘55
Sarasota, FL
Join fellow Fisher Alumni at this informal open house. President
Thomas M. McGovern and Elaine McGovern, Director of Alumni
Relations Kristen Sherman and Program Director of Health Information Management, Valerie McCleary will welcome guests. This is a
wonderful opportunity to hear the developments occurring at your
alma mater and celebrate the President’s visit with Florida alumni.
This event is free, reservations are required.
Space is limited. • RSVP required.
Friday, March 15, 2013, 1:05pm
Boston Red Sox vs Baltimore Orioles
Ed Smith Stadium, 2700 12 th Street, Sarasota, FL
Take Friday afternoon off and attend the Red Sox vs. Baltimore
Orioles spring training game at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota,
Florida. Optional Pre-game picnic, starts at 11:00am. $20 per person.
Tickets at fisher.edu/alumnievents
Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Celebration Town Tavern
721 Front Street, Celebration, FL
Meet Orlando-area alumni as well as Fisher College administration
and faculty at this informal after-work outing. Free, reservations
recommended.
Thursday, April 4, 2013, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Boston Alumni Networking Night
FORUM, 755 Boylston Street, Boston
Meet young alumni and share your Fisher College experiences
over appetizers and cocktails! First two drinks on us. 21+ event.
Saturday, April 13, 2013, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Virginia Reception
Boxwood Estate Winery, Middleburg, VA
See what it takes to operate a winery in this behind the scenes tour
and sample one of the finest wines being made in Virginia. Graciously
hosted by proprietors John Kent & Rita Donoghue Cooke ‘54.
Space is limited. • RSVP required.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Brockton Hospital School of Nursing ~ Fisher College
Alumni Induction Celebration
680 Centre Street, Brockton, MA
Welcome the newest nursing alumni!
Friday, April 26, 2013, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Fisher College – Southern California Regional Event
The Westin Pasadena, 191 N Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, CA
Meet West Coast Alumni as well as Robert Melaragni, Dean of
Enrollment Management and Chief Admissions Officer and learn
what’s happening at your alma mater.
Monday, May 6, 2013, 7:10pm
Boston Red Sox vs. Minnesota Twins
Fenway Park, Boston, MA
$20 per person.
Tickets at fisher.edu/alumnievents
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Alumni-
Spread the good word
about Life at Fisher
• Small class sizes with
individualized attention
• Affordable, quality
education
• Internships and job
opportunities in
downtown Boston
Encourage friends and family
to visit www.fisher.edu/apply
for a fee-waived application.
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Fisher College student circa 1960s
type·writ·er: (
) A mechanical or electromechanical
machine for writing in characters similar to those produced by
printer’s type by means of keyboard-operated types striking a
ribbon to transfer ink or carbon impressions onto the paper.
Question: What is the only 10-letter word one can type from
the top row?
Answer: Typewriter.
American Student Assistance ® (ASA)
Fisher College has teamed up with the nonprofit American Student
Assistance® (ASA) in a movement to address the college affordability
issue by revolutionizing how students and alumni finance and repay
their higher education. ASA offers SALT services free of charge to
students and alumni to help through the transition into repayment
and beyond. From loan repayment advice to budget calculators,
SALT offers a variety of financial tools to help students and alumni
succeed. To register for SALT visit saltmoney.org.
Alumni receive a 25% Fisher For Life discount on
Division of Accelerated and Professional Studies courses.
Earn Your MBA
Earn another credential on Fisher College’s campus. fisher.edu/mba
Finish Now
Apply previously earned credits toward a Fisher Bachelor’s degree.
fisher.edu/dcp
lumni receive Auto & Home
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Liberty Mutual.
@Fisher
Prior Learning Accepted
Translate employment, military service, trainings, and other
experiences into course credits. fisher.edu/pla
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Career Services
Email careerservices@fisher.edu to
sign up for any of the following events.
Internship Presentations
Linkedin for Beginners
Monday, February 11, 2013, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Computer Lab
Advanced Linkedin
Monday, March 25, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Computer Lab
Led by Anne Grieves, Career Advisor
First learn to build your basic online profile and in the second session
learn how to use this business tool for brand building, recruiting and
building connections.
Etiquette Dinner
Tuesday, February 26, 2013, 5:00pm – 8:00pm
College Club, 44 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
This sell-out event is not to be missed. Shy with strangers? Learn
the do’s and don’ts from our manners expert and why your fork is
not a shovel. Includes “mocktails”, a 3-course meal, and fun! $7.
RSVP at fisher.edu/etiquettedinner
Mock Interviews
Friday, March 29, 2013, 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Give a student some real interview experience before they hit the
real world with a one-on-one interview. Help students develop their
interview style.
Job Search Workshop
Wednesday, April 10, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Led by Anne Grieves, Career Advisor
Finding a job or internship can be really hard, don’t go it alone.
Learn expert tips and tricks to make the job search easier and
more productive.
Friday, April 26, 2013, 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Location to be announced on campus.
Hear what it is like to be an intern. Food and beverages will
be served.
On-campus Recruiting
Hire a student! Sign-up on the Fish*net. www.fisher.edu/fishnet
Think the Link
Kelly Anderson ’08 (photo, left) has been
thinking the link since her mentor, retired Fashion
Program Director Terri Howe, helped her get her
foot in the door at Bloomingdale’s as an assistant
personal buyer. “When you gain one great
connection it’s like a snowball effect, you will keep gaining more
opportunities for yourself,” says Kelly. “Stay connected with a holiday
or birthday card, or with Linked-In, Facebook. Never lose sight of
someone who has assisted you to success.” In her role as the
accessories buyer at Timberland, Kelly has been giving Fisher
students a chance. She helped Taryn Manning ‘12 with an opportunity first as an assistant buyer and who is now an allocator for the
buying team. Now, Taryn has reached out in support of Fisher
students Michael DeFilippo’13 and Regan McGovern ’13, who are
getting experience as interns and part-time workers.
Granite Communications is a hotspot of Fisher graduates. Rachel
Sutnick ‘09, Danielle Palmerino ‘09, Amanda Owens ‘11, and
Celeste Bolduc ’09 have been working and thriving at the wholesale
telecommunications company based in Quincy, MA. Rachel reports,
“As students, we worked together in projects as teams and now it’s a
natural progression we are doing the same.” Even the top brass has
noticed – “Fisher does well by its students, which has been a boon to
me and my company,” says Rand Currier, Chief Operating Officer of
Granite Telecommunications. “I have hired several Fisher graduates
– assets each and every one – and am constantly impressed with their
skills and talent.”
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Athletics Update
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Maddock (photo, left) are pleased to announce the Fisher
College Men’s and Women’s Soccer Programs will have a
new home beginning Fall 2013 when they move into Hormel
Stadium in nearby Medford, MA. An agreement with the
Hormel Stadium Commission was finalized in early December.
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for a total of five home games during the 2012 season but will
now use Hormel Stadium as its primary facility. “I am very
excited for the move to Hormel,” said Coach Maddock.
“Located just 5 miles from campus, the new facility will be a
great recruiting tool and bring some stability to the programs.”
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throughout Eastern Massachusetts over the past five seasons.
The agreement with Hormel Stadium will not only enhance the
identities of the programs but will now allow the programs to
compete at one of the area’s premier stadiums.
Class Notes
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Engaged or married? Had a new baby? Moving? Bumped into a long-lost classmate?
Looking for someone? Let us know. Send an update at www.fisher.edu/classnotes
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Ian Struthers ’11 is a case worker
at the Pine Street Inn. He also
volunteered for Massachusetts
state representative Paul Sciortino
and for Elizabeth Warren’s senatorial
campaign all while pursuing his
masters degree in social work at
Simmons College.
Jill Williams Summers ’53 is enjoying her
retirement traveling six months a year in an
RV. She and her husband Donald volunteer
as ushers for Yankees Spring Training.
“My best memory of Fisher is the closeness
we had with one another” reminisces Loretta
Archer Murray ’58 from Bloomfield, CT.
1960s
From Claire McMullen Baima ’64 in Bel Air,
MD, “Mrs. Barnes convinced me that women
could do anything they set their minds to...
and she was right.”
Hello from Iowa, says Robert and
June Rollins Pedrick ’54, who
stopped in to visit the Fisher library
in the exact the spot where they got
engaged, in August during an
annual New England visit.
When in Sante Fe, New Mexico look up
Sharon Sutherland Reynolds ’67 who
fondly remembers Edmund Florence Hall
and would like to hear from her former
classmates.
Linda Wells ’69 remembers “great camaraderie, excellent teachers preparing me for a
sustainable career.”
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Judith Bircher ’69 is a legal assistant for
The Wagner Law Group in Boston, MA.
1970s
Susan Scarpati-Reilly ’72 is an attorney and
administrative law judge for the City of New
York and is interested in reconnecting with
classmates.
“I met wonderful friends and enjoyed
dorm life and what Boston had to offer. Plus
great internships lead to a wonderful job.”
says Barbara Smith Morgan ’72 from St.
Albans, VT.
Dorothy Moreau Finigan ’74 is a
consultant and senior benefits analyst
in Silicon Valley, CA.
Suzanne Phillips Duncombe ’75 lives
in California and owns College Bound
Strategies. Her best memory is “Living at 102
Beacon Street, we had a flag football team
– and we were pretty good!”
1980s
Lisa Battaglia Davenport ’82 works as a
teacher’s assistant in the Arlington Public
Schools.
Writing in from Lowell, MA, Kristine
LaVertur McMahon ’86 is looking to
reconnect with her classmates.
“My best memory of Fisher is meeting other
students,” says Steven Rogers ’85.
Shelly Hebert Adler ’88 is in human
resources for Interactive Data Corporation.
1990s
Regina Smart ’92 received her masters
from Capella University and is the
program director in an adult group
home in Chesapeake, VA.
Sharon Petitti Callanan ’93 is the junior
finance manager for Koko Fitness in
Rockland, MA.
Michelle Marques Cafua ’97 is the senior
revenue cycle manager for Cape Cod
Healthcare.
“I met the greatest people at Fisher, in
particular Jennifer Carter ‘97 who (15 years
later) is still my best friend!”says Kerri Holl
’97 from Lincoln, NH.
2000s
Christine Fazio Sullivan ’01 is an international contracts manager for American
Science and Engineering in Billerica, MA.
Valerie Bowlan ’05 is a Customer Sales
Representative at Waltham Service LLC.
Melissa Menard Demakes ’06 is married
and living in Danvers.
Kevin Papadopoulos ’08 is an application
manager for State Street Global Advisors.
Kyle VanOffernan ’09 is starting up a sales
team at Veracode.
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week after having a son and giving him up for
adoption,” remembers Cindy Rounds McGuiggan
’85 (photo, above) who spoke to 50 Fisher students
in 2012 about adoption and foster care.“I lived in
this building as a student for two years and later as
a Resident Director of 60 girls for two years. I am
happy to be standing before it again at a happier
time, knowing my son is well, having married the
love of my life and having three beautiful daughters.”
“I recently started my own grief
education and consulting service
called GriefTeach” writes Cheryl
Monaco Amari ’86. (photo, above)
“I offer unique programs for the
bereaved and those who care about
them. My presentations address all
types of loss and are engaging and
informative. Visit www.griefteach.com
to learn more.”
Paige Switzer ’14 caught up with Dana Sorrentino Duggan ’89 during her swimwear show at
the Intercontinental Hotel during Boston’s Fashion
Week Boston 2012. (photo, above) “As a former
buyer and designer at sportswear companies such
as Reebok, I understood both sides of the desk
and I understood fabric. I learned how to work in a
team, putting my ego aside.”
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2010s
Kara Cassidy ’12 “I work for Latitude 44 Ltd.
which is the resort clothing company and I
also own Aftershock Clothing which is a
custom sportswear company.”
Travis Leotti ’11 writes in “I will finish my
degree in Human Services at Northeastern
University summer 2013. I started City Year
last August and am mentoring and teaching
in a 5th grade class. I help students who have
attendance, behavior, or even course work
problems. I call home to let parents know
how there students are doing. I’m also head
of the yearbook at City Year.”
First jobs! These recent alums are making a
splash as they enter their first jobs after Fisher
College. Congratulations!
Isabelle Baggetta ’12 is the Web Production
Assistant at Commonwealth Financial
Network.
Michelle DeMaria ’12 is the Front Desk
Supervisor at the Hotel Viking.
Javier Fernandez ’12 is an Agent/New
Business Development, Boston
International Real Estate.
Cindy Mai ’12 is an Education and
Employment Counselor, Bay Cove
Human Services.
Sarah Poyton ’12 is in the Retail
Management Program, Nordstrom.
Kurt Gagliardi ’12 is a Product Manager/
Warehouse Manager at HBP Sales.
Taryn Manning ’12 is Allocation for the
Buying Team at Timberland LLC.
Gisele Byamana ’12 is a Residential
Concierge at Archstone.
Golden Key Honor Society! I am so thrilled
and honored to become a member. Double
Major - Health Care Management, one class
remaining and Human Services, 6 classes
remaining! I am actively seeking scholarships
to pursue my Master’s Degree. I will truly miss
Fisher. The Professors are wonderful and the
support the entire team at Fisher provides
exceeds all my expectations. I could not have
done this without all of you. Thank you.
Sheila O’Toole-Miller ‘13
Jessica Muise ’12 is in Special Reservations
at the historic Omni Parker House.
Caroline Brea ’12 is in Human Resources at
Liberty Mutual.
Amanda Cody ‘11 is an Assistant Manager
of Department Operations at Ora.
In Memoriam
Jeanne Dimmock McCormack ‘44
Doris Mullen Daly ‘46
Elizabeth Bergstrom Ikerd ‘53
Babette Cutbill Reichert ‘53
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The Nicholas Dimancescu ’07 Memorial Scholarship
A $7,500 scholarship has been established in memory of beloved
former student Nicholas ‘Nick’ Dimancescu ’07. Nick tragically
passed away during the filming of Decoding Dacia in May 2011,
a documentary that he had been in the process of filming in
Romania. Inspired by his special passion for the subject, his film
company, colleagues, and family committed to complete his
work, with the US premiere taking place at Fisher College on
November 15, 2012. The scholarship was established by Nick’s
family members Dan, Katherine, and Katie and was announced
to the over 200 guests who gathered for the screening.
“We are grateful to the Dimancescu family for this generous and
thoughtful gift. Nick touched a lot of lives at Fisher. This gift is a
testament to the impact one individual can make on a place and
a person.” stated President McGovern. The scholarship is open
to students in junior standing who intend to complete their
bachelor’s degree at Fisher.
Decoding Dacia includes new video and aerials of the Carpathian
Mountains as well as original music and 3D animations produced
to recreate historic sites in three Romanian locations. The film
also includes specially commissioned illustrations that depict
moments of battle between Dacians and Romans. To find out
about Decoding Dacia and future screenings, please visit
kogainonfilms.com.
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